Fan Fiction

Scars for Life *COMPLETED*

by sweetybeccy and sweetren

Chapter 9

Rekindled Flames

Loud music pumping my ear drums as I once again, in these two weeks, went to the club, Freedom, where I had first met that mysterious guy that just seemed to not get out of my mind. He seems oh so familiar but I can’t seem to think of where I saw him before. I was alone as I have before hand, only once had I let someone else come with me and that was the first and last time; I wanted to see him by myself, no interruptions what so ever. His dance is so good and so alluring, his smell that is just so intoxicating I feel like I have fallen into a trap that I can never get out of, not that I even want to anyway. Every night I will dance with him, his heat bouncing off from mine and not a single person will know about this because everyone else is just too distracted with their own thing. Yet, just at the point where we get close enough to kiss, he just backs away with a sly grin and says “Next time.”; disappearing right after leaving me on the dance floor lingering in the feeling that I just had in my grasp a few seconds ago. So that every time I plop on my bed after, I couldn’t stop thinking about him, wondering when I’ll ever see his face, wondering when will I ever taste his lips?

Just when I was about to kiss him, I was shaken awake along with shouting in my ear, “BECCA!!! WAKE UP OR ELSE WE MIGHT BE LATE FOR SCHOOL!”

“I’m awake!” I shot up from on my bed and winced at the bright light of the morning and when I woke up fully, I was greeted with the smiling faces of Vicky and Jaejoong, “Ugh! Why are you two here? Didn’t you notice that I was having a good dream?” I groaned while rubbing my face to wake up myself.

“Well, if you didn’t go and almost make Jaejoong late for the last two weeks because you didn’t get up at the right time, I wouldn’t even be here this early, Jaejoong came into my room earlier than you and he woke up the earliest two, three hours than what he usually wakes up just to wake the both of us up! Actually, I’ll just be waking up right not too if you weren’t lazy. You are so lucky that Jaejoong here is Kingka, so he’s got a little bit ways around the teachers, but he can’t just keep on being you pass every single day for our last year here! And, you are always nodding off in class, what time do you sleep?” Vicky accused me in her short lecture this early in the morning, well, you can’t blame her, she always get really grouchy when she doesn’t get enough sleep.

“Oh, I’m sorry guys; I just don’t know why I’m so sleepy nowadays. You know, from work and all, since there is a new group out and I have to take care of them.” I lied to them with an apologetic face, because I really am guilty on making them become late but also because I’m telling them that I’ve been going to the club almost every night and my mom doesn’t even know because they know I come home late from work anyway.

Jaejoong squeezed my shoulder in understanding, “Its ok, and we know how tired it’s getting for you… which is the reason why we explained that to the school already and they understand that we are here to make sure that you don’t faint on your way to school or something like that.” He announced to me, “So you just keep on doing the best that you can and don’t over work yourself.”

I smiled at them with gratitude, so happy that I have such caring friends, “Thanks you guys; I don’t know what to say.” My voice started to crack because I started to tear up in happiness and also in guilt because I can’t tell them everything.

“Aww… its ok sweetie, you know we will always be by your side. Now go and get ready, we’ll be downstairs eating so you better hurry up all of the food is gone.” Vicky advised and Jaejoong pulled me up and then they walked downstairs while I got ready.

When I came down, we ate fairly quickly, well more like me rushing while they are finishing. Then we bid our goodbyes to my family and we got into Jaejoong car and my car too, (driving separate ones, Vicky and I in mine and Jaejoong in his) we drove off to school. When we got to school, there were a lot of people whispering around and we heard bit and pieces of it, seems like there are four new students here from Japan and they are extremely attractive, two girls and two boys. Vicky and I looked at each other and wondered who these new students could be and Jaejoong just smiled and took my hand in his and lead us to our meeting place. When we got to our lockers, we saw the four new students and we were shocked.

“Oh My Goodness! Ehhh!!! What are you guys doing here?” Vicky and I squealed when we went to hug the two girls, Sakura and Shayna and then moved to the boys, Alex and Aaron.

“Because we missed you guys so much that we just had to come back.” Shayna explained as she and Sakura turned to give Jaejoong a hug, following the guys who gave Jaejoong a high five.

“Yeah, I know; we missed you guys too. So what classes are you in?” Jaejoong asked and they looked at their schedules.

“Well, Alex, Shayna, and I are in You, Vicky, and Rebecca’s class and Sakura is in Changmin and Junsu’s class.” Aaron explained.

“Yay! Sakura is my class!” Junsu squeaked excitedly and hugged Sakura from behind all of a sudden causing her to blush and Changmin to look away and pretend that he wasn’t hurting inside.

“Hey guys. Sorry we were late; I had to wake up Mr. Sleepy Head over here.” JiHye greeted up while she dragged and sleepy Yunho behind her, “Umm… who are these people?” She asked when she noticed Aaron, Alex, Shayna, and Sakura who was still hugged by Junsu.

“This is Aaron, Alex, Shayna, and Sakura; they just came back from Japan and they will be going to school with us from now on. Sakura is in your class.” Vicky explained and failed to notice JiHye looking at both Sakura and Junsu hugging with fire in her eyes.

“Oh; really…” She replied coldly as she continued to glare at Sakura, causing her to squirm under her gaze and Junsu not even noticing on bit.

“Yeah… umm… why don’t we head to class, I don’t think we want to be late; right guys?” Yunho suggested when he noticed his sister glaring at the new girl, “Uh-oh. Junsu, I think you are going to have fun time today in class.” He thought with a sigh.

“Yeah let’s go.” Jaejoong answered, helping Yunho when he looked at him for help and led me hand in hand to our classroom, I was still sleepy and didn’t know what was going on so I just let him lead me.

During the whole class period, I was starting to nod off but I didn’t fail to notice that Vicky was extremely quiet and Alex was worried, while Shayna and Aaron were extremely close. What could have happened between them while they were in Japan to make them so close? I tried to think but I couldn’t think anymore and I started to fall asleep like Yunho except I was leaning on Jaejoong shoulder and he has a slight smile on his face when I did but I failed to notice.

After our morning classes, we met up again with Changmin, JiHye, Junsu and Sakura. Everything became extremely tense when I noticed that JiHye looked like she was holding in her tears while Changmin became even more out of it all because Junsu and Sakura were hugging, well, more like Junsu was hugging her. To make it even more tense, Vicky barely ate anything and Alex was freaking out and tried cooing her into eating but she just shook her head and looked at the ground. While Yunho was freaking out because he realized that his sister might burst out crying any second and trying his best to find ways to cheer him up.

“Umm… so Aaron, are you and Shayna together or something?” Jaejoong started and I squeezed his hand and shot a worried look over to Vicky who shot her head up to hear this.

“Yeah, we are.” Aaron confirmed and showed that they were holding hands with a blushing Shayna by her side.

“Congrats, I never thought you two would hook up together.” Changmin congratulated them kindly before once again spacing out.

“Thanks.” Shayna thanked before looking back at Aaron and he just smiled, she then leaned her head on his shoulder.

“Crank!” We heard a chair moved aside and looked up to see Vicky up.

“Umm… I’m going to go and get some fresh air. I might have waked up too early this morning.” She mumbled quietly and staggered out of the canteen.

“I’ll go after her.” Alex said after awhile before running out of the canteen after her.

“Are they ok?” Junsu asked us, “Because Vicky has been looking very sad today. Do any of you know why?”

“I think I do, but it’s not something that I can tell. She’ll tell us when she wants to and it’s none of our business, it’s her life and we and only supports her on the things she does and helps her when she is in need.” Changmin answered Junsu wisely before spacing out leaving us all nodding in agreement and Aaron, Shayna, Yunho, and JiHye still confused.
(End of Author POV)

(Vicky’s POV)
The moment I heard those dreaded words that came out from Aaron’s mouth, I felt as if time has suddenly slowed down and I can feel my heart bear quicken, I felt as if everything around me was hesitating, just waiting for my response, to break down and cry. But I won’t do that… that is something weak and in the game of love, you must never show yourself as a weak person.

So I stood up immediately and excused myself and left the canteen at a quick pace, I had to go and find somewhere that I can break down and no one will find me. So I went to the oak tree, only its solitude can heal me at times like these, like it has done for so many years.

There, I cried, I poured everything that has happened once again to the tree, even though I didn’t say it out loud; I had a feeling that the tree was listening to me. Yet, it didn’t give me warmth, warmth only provided with a hug and a shoulder that I can lean on. But there is no one that can do that for me. That is, until I felt a pair of arms circle around me.
(End of Vicky’s POV)

(Alex’s POV)
After excusing myself from the guys, I ran after Vicky but I kept my distance like I have always done whenever se decided to run away from the guys, each time because of him. Even though he’s dating my sister, I still hate it because he is hurting the person that I am deeply in love with, Vicky. How long have I been in love with her? A long time, I guess you can say love grows from friends to lovers, and we are like that, well, maybe it’s one-sided. Besides Rebecca, she came to me, or I came to her saying that I was in the neighbourhood when I was really following her to make sure that she’s alright. So I’m always going to be there when she feels like she was going to break, except for the past half year when I went with Sakura, Shayna, and Aaron back to Japan. That half year was hell to me, and annoying for Jaejoong because I call him every single day to make sure that she was ok. I didn’t dare to call Rebecca because she has plenty of things to do also, she would start to worry that our relationship would turn sour if I ever confessed. That is one thing that I’m scared of, I don’t want to lose such a strong friendship, so I decide to be by the side line and be by her side whenever I can, to help her.

I remember when she and I tried making a cake for Aaron since she could barely cook and when we were finished, we decided to go and give it to Aaron, well she gives it to him, but he never go it, because he was out with Shayna and eating cake with her. There are plenty of other times that she and I tried to get his attention but all his attention was focused on Shayna. Everyone except for Shayna can tell that Aaron is slowly starting to fall for her; Vicky knows too but she just never wanted to admit to it and all I can do is to distract her whenever they are together and sparks a flying.

I wish I could be one of those guys that she turns to, to make her fall in love with them and mend her forever breaking heart. But those boys do not know how to love her or treat her right. I remember just before I left for Japan, one guy cheated on her and when she confronted him, he said that he doesn’t know her and accused her of a crazy ajumaa(sorry don’t know how to spell that correctly), when she clearly isn’t even up to that age! Will I ever be able to tell her how I feel? To let her accept me and let me treat her right?
(End of Alex’s POV)

(Yunho’s POV)
After lunch I started to follow JiHye around because I was worried about her. I knew her for so long that I know that she’s trying to keep it all in right now but I know she’s about to blow soon. So I have to be there to hide her from prying eyes.

After walking around for some few minutes we ended up in the soccer field where JiHye bent down and started to cry while hugging her knees. I went up to her quietly and hugged her.

“Shh… everything is going to be ok alright.” I cooed her.

“O-p-p-a.” She sniffled.

“It’s ok. It’s ok. Everything is ok. Big brother is here.” I rocked her back and forth as she continued to cry into my chest.

After awhile she became better and she went back to her class but she said that I didn’t need to follow her there and that she has overcome this and everything will be fine. Sigh. She’s all grown up now but I know she still has a little bit of that little girl in her still. That little girl still needs her big brother’s protective arms.

“Hyung!” Someone called me from behind and I turned around to find it’s Junsu. He ran up to me and asked, “If JiHye ok? What’s wrong? She seemed so quiet at lunch today, which is completely now her.” He asked with eyes full of concern.

I was about to lash out at him but I decide to hold it in and asked calmly, “Junsu, what’s going on between you and Sakura?”

“Ahh… that? Well…” Junsu started to say slowly.

(Junsu’s POV)
Flashback: 7 years ago
It was my first day at this middle school and I just moved to Seoul from the country side. Everyone around me were in groups or has a friend and I was all alone. I walked into the classroom and the teacher asked me to introduce myself.

“H-Hi, I’m Junsu and I just moved here. I hope that we can all be friends.” I stuttered a bit and bowed awkwardly.

“Ok then Junsu, you can go and sit next to Changmin.” The teacher ordered and I bowed to him again before going to the seat next to a tall skinny boy.

“Hi! I’m Changmin! Nice to meet you!” Changmin stuck out his hand.

“Hi.” I greeted shyly and shook his hand.

“And I’m Sakura.” An angel behind me greeted.

I was completely shocked by her beauty. She was so amazing, so innocent, like pure white snow. “H-Hi.” I stuttered earning a giggle from here causing me to blush a shade of pink.
End of Flashback

That’s how we first met. I guess I fell for her then. Changmin and I became best pals and I also met Jaejoong, Alex, Vicky, and Rebecca as well but we only get to see them from time to time because they are a year ahead of us. Sakura and I started to get extremely close but it usually was never just to two of us because Sakura would always drag Changmin around. I could tell at that time that Changmin likes her too. He even agreed to it! So I decided that I would win her heart. But just before I tried she came to us with the worst new ever.

Flashback: 2 years ago.
We were freshmans here and we were planning on spending out high school years together as the three musketeers but then.

“Hey Sakura!” Both Changmin and I greeted Sakura and all she did was nod before walking away.

“What’s wrong with her?” I asked Changmin since he’s usually that one that knows everything.

“I don’t know.” He said slowly, “We should ask her.” He suggested.

“Of course now come on!” I dragged him after Sakura.

“Sakura!” I yelled.

She stopped and waited for us to come to her.

“What wrong?” Changmin asked.

She shook her head.

“Come on. You can tell us, we are your best buds remember?” I tried to get her to spill.

She sighed, “Ok I’ll tell you.” She took a deep breath, “I’m leaving.”

Then the world crashed upon me and I felt time stop. Did she just say that she was leaving?

“Why?” Changmin asked.

“Arron, my brother, has decided to go with Shayna and Alex to Japan and because I live with him since our parents passed away. I have to go as well.” She said with tears brimming.

“Aww it’s ok.” Changmin and I both said and we brought her into a hug where she broke down and we started to tear as well.
End of Flashback

So we tried to spend all the time we had together before she left and we tried not to bring it up but still, in the end, she had to leave.

Flashback: At the airport two years ago.
“May all passengers who are flying to Tokyo, Japan please start boarding the plan.” The lady on the intercom announced.

“It us.” Alex announced and we all looked at each of them.

“Aww Shae, we are going to miss you and you guys as well.” Vicky and Rebecca hugged each of them while Jaejoong patted the guy’s backs and hugged the girls.

Changmin quietly did the same but before he broke away his hug from Sakura, he gave her a necklace.

I also hugged her, “Just remember that we will always be by each other in spirit.” I whispered softly into Sakura ear and she nodded quietly while trying to hold back her tears.

“Well this is goodbye for now.” Alex announced saddened.

“Yeah. But you have to be back before we graduate alright?” Jaejoong made sure that they promised.

“Promise.” Alex punched Jaejoong’s fist as a yes.

Then they all went up onto the airplane.
End of Flashback

And that was it. Until now.
(End of Junsu’s POV)

(Yunho’s POV)
After hearing Junsu’s story, I understood. But I really am starting to wonder who will Sakura pick. Junsu or Changmin?

I thought about this while I was walking down a school corridor and then I remembered about Rebecca. I’ve been so busy these past few days that I totally forgot about her. I started to look for her and I then thought about all of those nights at the club. I couldn’t help but smile because I knew that it was the times that we would truly be in a world just for the two of us. But then my smile dropped when I thought about Donghae’s warning.

Flashback
I came back into my office after Rebecca had left and that same satisfied smile still hasn’t left my face.

“You seem really happy.” Donghae commented when he saw me.

I just shrugged carelessly and plopped down onto my chair.

“You have to be careful Yunho. Who knows what our enemies will do when they find out about this relationship between you and her.” Donghae warned.

I sighed, “I know Donghae. I’ll try to keep it away from prying eyes.” I frowned.

“Are you sure? Because from the way I see it, whenever you are with her, you seem to forget about everything.” Donghae hissed, “I’m sure you don’t want her to be in danger right?”

I looked at Donghae, “Explain.”

“If our enemies find about this. They will use her against you. Meaning, it will harm the gang. I don’t think you want our followers to think that their leader is lovesick do you?” Donghae explained.

I sighed at the thought.
End of Flashback

My frown deepened when I couldn’t find Rebecca anywhere and then I heard a screeching sound of a tire and I ran out to see. Oh no…

(Author’s POV)
After lunch I headed over to the library while everyone went to class. I wanted sometime alone and think about things over and the library was the best place that I could find. As I was looking through books I bumped into someone and we both fell down.

“Oh I’m so sorry. Are you ok?” I apologized and when I looked up I saw Yuri, “Yuri?”

“Huh?” Yuri looked up and saw me, “Oh h-hey Rebecca. No time no see, or talk.” She gave me a weak smile and I could tell that she was trying to think of some way to get away form me.

“So, how come you’re not in your class?” I asked confused because the Yuri now was the one who never once missed her class, well that’s what I expected.

“I wanted some time alone.” She answered with a sigh.

I furrowed my eyebrows, “What’s wrong? Is someone bullying you?” I questioned because I know how vicious girls could get.

“NO!” She immediately answered, confirming my guess. So I arched a eyebrow at her to say that I’m not buying it, “Ok; yes.” She looked down in defeat.

“Then why didn’t you say anything to me about it? You know I could defend you like the way were before you became Queenka!” I retorted, wondering why we have become so distanced.

“That’s the problem, they are bullying me because of how I’ve been before when I was Queenka and also because they wanted to get back at me for you! If I go and tell you all of this, they will look at me as a coward.” She explained in a rush looking at me pleadingly, “I just want to live me last year of high school peacefully and then go to college. I’m sick of all this high school drama, I want to start anew and that can only happen in college.” Her voice became shaky; her eyes were starting to well up.

“Aww!” I pulled her into a hug, “Shh, everything is going to be ok. I know you don’t want my to help you but I have to, you are my friend and that never changed, no matter if you are Queenka or even on the most wanted list!” I cooed her trying to calm her down, “You just went power crazy because you never had lived in an environment when you can do whatever you want that’s all.” I pulled her out of the hug, “Those are just a few girls, and there are more people who love you. So just forget those girls and you’ll be fine.” I wiped her tears away.

She sniffled a little more, “Thanks Rebecca, I know I could count on you.” She gave me a smile in gratitude.

“That’s better! Now you’re smiling and I can rest in peace.” I joked.

“Hey! It’s not like you are on your death bed lady!” She lightly hit my arm.

“Ow!” I faked being in pain, “You hit hard you know that right?”

“Ha Ha sure….” She faked a laugh.

“Ok I’m going to go now” I got up and helped Yuri get up as well.

“Thanks again Rebecca.” Yuri said after she got up.

“You’re welcome again.” We both laughed.

I walked out of the library smiling more than ever. I felt that a big mound of worries has lifted off of my shoulders. Then when I was crossing the street I heard honking sounds and saw a truck heading towards me at a fast rate. I wanted to run but I was shocked still, then I felt a blast and I was sent backwards. I then felt a thud and excruciating pain overcame me. The last thing I remembered was people screaming and sirens was heard in the background. Then all goes black.